|house=[[Hufflepuff]]<ref name="House">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=62 "If a teacher is head of a house, can we assume that they were sorted into those houses when they were students at Hogwarts? Is that also true for the house ghosts? So was Snape a Slytherin?"] on [[J.K.Rowling Official Site]]</ref>

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|house=[[Hufflepuff]]<ref name="House">[http://web.archive.org/web/20100205004653/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=62 "If a teacher is head of a house, can we assume that they were sorted into those houses when they were students at Hogwarts? Is that also true for the house ghosts? So was Snape a Slytherin?"] on [[J.K.Rowling Official Site]]</ref>

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{{Quote|I feel that if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil.|Professor Sprout after the death of [[Albus Dumbledore]].|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}

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'''Professor Pomona Sprout''' (b. [[15 May]],[[1940s|1941]]) was a [[wizards|witch]] who worked as [[Head of Hufflepuff House]] and [[Professor|Head]] of the [[Herbology]] [[Herbology department|department]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. She attended the school in her youth, where she was [[Sorting ceremony|Sorted]] into [[Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff House]] and excelled at [[Herbology]]. Some time after her [[Seventh year|graduation]], Sprout returned to Hogwarts to teach.

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'''Professor Pomona Sprout''' (b. [[15 May]], [[1930s|1931]] or [[1940s|1941]]) was a [[wizards|witch]] who worked as [[Head of Hufflepuff House]] and [[Professor|Head]] of the [[Herbology]] [[Herbology department|department]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. She attended the school in her youth, where she was [[Sorting ceremony|Sorted]] into [[Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff House]] and excelled at [[Herbology]]. Some time after her [[Seventh year|graduation]], Sprout returned to Hogwarts to teach.

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Professor Sprout opposed [[Lord Voldemort]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]]. In [[1993]], she brewed the [[Mandrake Restorative Draught]] for those who were petrified by [[Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk|Slytherin's Monster]]. She also opposed [[Dolores Umbridge]] and her tyranny over the school in the [[1995-1996 school year]], which the rest of the staff were happy to join her in doing, voted for the school to remain open after the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], and assisted in ousting [[Severus Snape]] in [[1998]]. Sprout took a group of students to the battlements during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and threw [[Devil's Snare]] and various other dangerous plants onto the invading [[Death Eaters]]. She ultimately survived the War and had retired by [[2017]], with [[Neville Longbottom]] replacing her in the post of [[Herbology]] teacher. Her life after that is unknown.

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Professor Sprout opposed [[Lord Voldemort]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]]. In [[1993]], she brewed the [[Mandrake Restorative Draught]] for those who were petrified by [[Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk|Slytherin's Monster]]. She also opposed [[Dolores Umbridge]] and her tyranny over the school in the [[1995-1996 school year]], which the rest of the staff were happy to join her in doing, voted for the school to remain open after the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], and assisted in ousting [[Severus Snape]] in [[1998]]. Sprout took a group of students to the battlements during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and threw [[Devil's Snare]] and various other dangerous plants onto the invading [[Death Eaters]].

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She ultimately survived the War and had retired by [[2014]], with [[Neville Longbottom]] replacing her in the post of [[Herbology]] teacher. Her life after that is unknown.

Pomona Sprout was born into a wizarding family of unknown degree<ref name="NotMuggle-Born" /> on [[15 May]] [[1940s|1941]].<ref name="pottermore1" /> She presumably purchased [[Pomona Sprout's wand|her wand]] from [[Diagon Alley]] at the age of eleven, prior to attending [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].

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She was [[Sorting ceremony|Sorted]] into [[Hufflepuff|HufflepuffHouse]]<ref name="House" /> upon her arrival at [[HogwartsSchool of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] whenshewas eleven years old. Sprout excelled at [[Herbology]], which was probably taughtby [[Herbert Beery|Professor Herbert Beery]] at the time,<ref name="Prof.Beery">''[[TheTalesofBeedletheBard(real)|TheTalesofBeedle theBard]]''-''AlbusDumbledoreon"''TheFountain of FairFortune''"''</ref>andlikely achieved a high-graded [[O.W.L.]]inthesubject,maybeeven a [[N.E.W.T.]] as well.

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Pomona Sprout was born into awizarding family of unknown degree<ref name="NotMuggle-Born" /> on [[15May]]<refname="birthday"/>in [[1930s|1931]] or [[1940s|1941]]<ref name="pottermore1" /> in [[Britain]]or[[Ireland]]<refname=POB></ref>.Shepresumablypurchased[[PomonaSprout'swand|herwand]] from[[DiagonAlley]]attheage of eleven,priortoattending [[HogwartsSchoolofWitchcraftandWizardry]].

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She was [[Sorting ceremony|Sorted]] into [[Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff House]]<ref name="House" /> upon her arrival at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] when she was eleven years old, in either [[1940s|1942]] or [[1950s|1952]]. Sprout excelled at [[Herbology]], which was probably taught by [[Herbert Beery|Professor Herbert Beery]] at the time,<ref name="Prof.Beery">''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'' - ''Albus Dumbledore on "''The Fountain of Fair Fortune''"''</ref> and likely achieved a high-graded [[O.W.L.]] in the subject, maybe even a [[N.E.W.T.]] as well.

Pomona and [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s student time at Hogwarts overlapped by two years. The two students enjoyed an excellent relationship both then and in later years.<ref name="pottermore1" />

Pomona and [[Minerva McGonagall]]'s student time at Hogwarts overlapped by two years. The two students enjoyed an excellent relationship both then and in later years.<ref name="pottermore1" />

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[[File:PDVD_1805.jpg|thumb|Professor Sprout atHogwarts.]]

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{{Quote|Four to a tray — there is a large supply of pots here — compost in the sacks over there — and be careful of the Venomous Tentacula, it's teething.|Professor Sprout teachinga class|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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{{Quote|Four to a tray — there is a large supply of pots here — compost in the sacks over there — and be careful of the Venomous Tentacula, it's teething.|Professor Sprout teaching a class.|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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At some point after her graduation in either [[1940s|1949]] or [[1950s|1959]], Sprout returned to Hogwarts as a [[professor|member]] of the [[Herbology department]].<ref name="PS8" /> She taught her classes in the [[Hogwarts greenhouses|greenhouses]] at the back of [[Hogwarts Castle|the castle]]<ref name="PS8" /> and used [[Pomona Sprout's office|one of the greenhouses]] as office.<ref name="PS/gbc">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' - GBC version</ref>

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At an unknown time, Professor Sprout becameHead of Department and [[Head of Hufflepuff House]].

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[[File:PDVD_1805.jpg|thumb|158px|Professor Sprout atHogwarts.]]

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At some point after her graduation in either [[1940s|1949]] or [[1950s|1959]], Sprout returned to Hogwarts as a [[professor|member]] of the [[Herbology department]].<ref name="PS8" /> She taught her classes in the [[Hogwarts greenhouses|greenhouses]] at the back of [[Hogwarts Castle|the castle]]<ref name="PS8" /> and used [[Pomona Sprout's office|one of the greenhouses]] as office.<ref name="PS/gbc">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' - GBC version</ref>At an unknown time, Professor Sprout became Head of Department and [[Head of Hufflepuff House]].

Professor Sprout used to bring the most interesting specimens (some of which dance and talk) from the [[Hogwarts greenhouses|Herbology greenhouses]] to decorate [[Hufflepuff Basement]]. This was one of the reasons why Hufflepuffs were often very good in her subject.<ref name="pottermorehufflepuffs">[[Pottermore]] introduction for Hufflepuffs (transcription available [http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/9001123651/hufflepuff-spoilers here])</ref>

Professor Sprout used to bring the most interesting specimens (some of which dance and talk) from the [[Hogwarts greenhouses|Herbology greenhouses]] to decorate [[Hufflepuff Basement]]. This was one of the reasons why Hufflepuffs were often very good in her subject.<ref name="pottermorehufflepuffs">[[Pottermore]] introduction for Hufflepuffs (transcription available [http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/9001123651/hufflepuff-spoilers here])</ref>

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{{Dialoguea-b-a|Nymphadora Tonks|Iwasneveraprefectmyself. MyHeadofHousesaidIlackedcertainnecessaryqualities.|GinevraWeasley|Likewhat?|Like the abilitytobehavemyself.|[[NymphadoraTonks]] to [[GinevraWeasley]] onwhatSproutthoughtabouther.|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}

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ProfessorSprout was [[Nymphadora Tonks]]'s[[HeadofHouse]]<refname="Tonks'shouse">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=117"WhathouseswereTonksandMyrtlein?"]at[http://www.jkrowling.com/J.K. Rowling'sofficial site]</ref> in the late[[1980s]]and early [[1990s]].Sprout did not make her a [[prefect]] in her [[fifthyear]] duetoherinabilitytobehave herself.<ref name="OP9">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Woes of Mrs Weasley'')</ref> However, Tonks presumably surprised Sprout after she earnt at least five [[Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test|N.E.W.Ts]] in her [[seventh year]].

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ProfessorSproutwas [[Nymphadora Tonks]]'s [[HeadofHouse]]<refname="Tonks'shouse">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=117"WhathouseswereTonksandMyrtlein?"] at [http://www.jkrowling.com/ J.K. Rowling's official site]</ref>inthe late [[1980s]] and early [[1990s]].Sproutdidnotmakeher a [[prefect]] in her [[fifthyear]] duetoherinabilitytobehaveherself.<refname="OP9">''[[HarryPotterandtheOrderofthePhoenix]]''-Chapter9(''TheWoes of Mrs.Weasley'')</ref>However, Tonkspresumably surprised Sprout aftersheearntatleastfive[[NastilyExhaustingWizardingTest|N.E.W.Ts]]inher [[seventhyear]].

Sometime in between [[1987]] and [[1990]], [[Gabriel Truman]], a [[third year]] at the time, got into a [[duel]] with a [[Ravenclaw]] [[Prefect]] who argued that the famous [[Arithmancer]] [[Bridget Wenlock]] must have been in his own house, not [[Hufflepuff]], as she was in fact. Gabriel felt he deserved a week's worth of detentions for his own actions, but Professor Sprout went easy on him, sending him off with a warning and a box of [[coconut ice]].<ref name="pottermorehufflepuffs"/>

====Protecting the Philosopher's Stone====

====Protecting the Philosopher's Stone====

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Professor Sprout was still teaching at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] by the [[1991-1992 school year]]. Just before the start of the new school year, [[Albus Dumbledore]] trusted her to contribute to the defences of the [[Philosopher's Stone Chambers]].<ref name="PS14">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 14 (''Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback'')</ref>

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Professor Sprout was still teaching at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] by the [[1991-1992 school year]]. Just before the start of the new school year, [[Albus Dumbledore]] trusted her to contribute to the defences of the [[Philosopher's Stone Chambers]].<ref name="PS14">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 14 (''Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback'')</ref>

Sprout, being the [[Herbology]] [[Professor]], planted a large amount of [[Devil's Snare]] in her Chamber, which broke the fall of the one trying to get the Stone but also tried to kill them. The trick was to use [[Bluebell Flames|fire]]<ref name="PS16">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 16 (''Through the Trapdoor'')</ref> or [[Lumos Solem|sunlight]]<ref name="PSf27">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' - Chapter 27 (''Through the Trapdoor'')</ref> to force the Snare into retreat.

Sprout, being the [[Herbology]] [[Professor]], planted a large amount of [[Devil's Snare]] in her Chamber, which broke the fall of the one trying to get the Stone but also tried to kill them. The trick was to use [[Bluebell Flames|fire]]<ref name="PS16">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 16 (''Through the Trapdoor'')</ref> or [[Lumos Solem|sunlight]]<ref name="PSf27">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]'' - Chapter 27 (''Through the Trapdoor'')</ref> to force the Snare into retreat.

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{{Quote|We will be able to cure her, Argus. Professor Sprout recently managed to procure some Mandrakes. As soon as they have reached their full size, I will have a potion made that will revive Mrs. Norris.|[[Albus Dumbledore]] consoling [[Argus Filch]] after the attack on [[Mrs. Norris]].|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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{{Quote|We will be able to cure her, Argus. Professor Sprout recently managed to procure some Mandrakes. As soon as they have reached their full size, I will have a potion made that will revive Mrs Norris.|[[Albus Dumbledore]] consoling [[Argus Filch]] after the attack on [[Mrs Norris]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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[[File:Madam Sprout 2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Professor Sprout teaching her second-year class how to re-pot [[Mandrake]]s in the [[1992-1993 school year]].]]

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The following year, [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley]] drove [[Flying Ford Anglia|a bewitched car]] into the school's [[Whomping Willow]]. As the [[Herbology]] teacher, Professor Sprout was in charge of doctoring the damaged tree by wrapping bandages around the broken branches.<ref name="CS6" /> On the first day of term, [[Gilderoy Lockhart]], the new [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[professor|teacher]], gave her useless pointers and made out that he was a better [[Herbologist]] than her. Sprout was made unhappy further when Lockhart took Harry out of the lesson to speak to him. That day, she taught her [[second year]]s how to re-pot a new growth of [[Mandrake]].<ref name="CS6" />

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After [[Mrs. Norris]], the cat belonging to [[Argus Filch]], was found petrified, [[Professor Dumbledore]]decidedthattheywereto use a [[Mandrake Restorative Draught]] to cure her.<ref name="CS9">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Writing on the Wall'')</ref> Professor Sprout was put in charge of maturing her [[Mandrake]]s untilthey could be chopped up, stewed and used by [[PotionsMaster]] [[Severus Snape]] for the draught.<ref name="CS9" />

The following year, [[Harry Potter]] and [[Ronald Weasley]] drove [[Flying Ford Anglia|a bewitched car]] into the school's [[Whomping Willow]]. As the [[Herbology]] teacher, Professor Sprout was in charge of doctoring the damaged tree by wrapping bandages around the broken branches.<ref name="CS6">{{COS}} - Chapter 6 (''Gilderoy Lockhart'')</ref> On the first day of term, [[Gilderoy Lockhart]], the new [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[professor|teacher]], gave her useless pointers and made out that he was a better [[Herbologist]] than her. Sprout was made unhappy further when Lockhart took Harry out of the lesson to speak to him. That day, she taught her [[second year]]s how to re-pot a new growth of [[Mandrake]].<ref name="CS6" />

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After [[Mrs. Norris|Mrs Norris]], the cat belonging to [[Argus Filch]], was found petrified, [[Professor Dumbledore]] decided that they were to use a [[Mandrake Restorative Draught]] to cure her.<ref name="CS9">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Writing on the Wall'')</ref> Professor Sprout was put in charge of maturing her [[Mandrake]]s until they could be chopped up, stewed and used by [[Potions Master]] [[Severus Snape]] for the draught.<ref name="CS9" />

[[File:Sprout and pop.jpg|thumb|255px|left|Professor Sprout and [[Poppy Pomfrey|Madam Pomfrey]] at the End-of-Term Feast in [[1993]].]]

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By the end of the year the Mandrakes had reached maturity and the [[Mandrake Restorative Draught]] was completed and administered to those who were petrified; [[Mrs. Norris]], [[Justin Finch-Fletchley]], [[Colin Creevey]], [[Hermione Granger]], [[Penelope Clearwater]] and the ghost of [[Nicholasde Mimsy Porpington|SirNicholas de Mimsy Porpington]].<refname="CS18">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 18 (''Dobby's Reward'')</ref> At the [[End-of-Term Feast]], Professor Dumbledore and the rest of the school applauded Sprout for her contribution in the brewing of the Mandrake Draught.<ref name="CSf36">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' - Chapter 36 (''Welcome Back'')</ref>

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[[File:Sprout_and_pop.jpg|thumb|left|225px|ProfessorSprout and [[PoppyPomfrey|MadamPomfrey]] at the End-of-Term Feast in [[1993]].]]

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By the end of the year the Mandrakes had reached maturity and the [[Mandrake Restorative Draught]] was completed and administered to those who were petrified; [[Mrs. Norris|Mrs Norris]], [[Justin Finch-Fletchley]], [[Colin Creevey]], [[Hermione Granger]], [[Penelope Clearwater]] and the ghost of [[Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington|Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington]].<ref name="CS18">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 18 (''Dobby's Reward'')</ref> At the [[End-of-Term Feast]], Professor Dumbledore and the rest of the school applauded Sprout for her contribution in the brewing of the Mandrake Draught.<ref name="CSf36">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' - Chapter 36 (''Welcome Back'')</ref>

====Sirius Black's Escape====

====Sirius Black's Escape====

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{{Quote|Careful, Weasley, careful!|Sprout, as [[Ronald Weasley]] drops his [[Puffapod]].|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}

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{{Quote|Careful, Weasley, careful!|Sprout, as [[Ronald Weasley]] drops his [[Puffapod]]|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}

The [[1993-1994 school year|next school year]], was relatively uneventful at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. On [[16 October]], the [[Gryffindor]]s and [[Hufflepuff]]s had [[Herbology]] class together, and Sprout taught them how to harvest [[Puffapod]] beans.<ref name="PA8">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 8 (''Flight of the Fat Lady'')</ref>

The [[1993-1994 school year|next school year]], was relatively uneventful at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. On [[16 October]], the [[Gryffindor]]s and [[Hufflepuff]]s had [[Herbology]] class together, and Sprout taught them how to harvest [[Puffapod]] beans.<ref name="PA8">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 8 (''Flight of the Fat Lady'')</ref>

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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Pomona Sprout|Bubotubers. They need squeezing. You will collect the pus —|Seamus Finnigan|The what?|Pus, Finnigan, pus. And it's extremely valuable, so don't waste it. You will collect the pus, I say, in these bottles.|Pomona Sprout and [[Seamus Finnigan]] on the first Herbology class of the term.|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}

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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Sprout|Bubotubers. They need squeezing. You will collect the pus —|Seamus Finnigan|The what?|Pus, Finnigan, pus. And it's extremely valuable, so don't waste it. You will collect the pus, I say, in these bottles.|Pomona Sprout and [[Seamus Finnigan]] on the first Herbology class of the term|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}

At the Start-of-Term Feast of the [[1994–1995 school year]], Professor Sprout sat next to [[Aurora Sinistra]], the [[professor]] of [[Astronomy]], and was seen talking to her.

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[[File:Sprout_pomona.PNG|thumb|140px|Professor Pomona Sprout teaching her Herbology class.]]At the Start-of-Term Feast of the [[1994–1995 school year]], Professor Sprout sat next to [[Aurora Sinistra]], the [[professor]] of [[Astronomy]], and was seen talking to her.

On the first lesson of the [[1994–1995 school year|school year]], Sprout taught her [[fourth year]] students how to squeeze [[Bubotuber pus|pus]] from [[Bubotuber]]s. By the end of the lesson, each student had collected several pints, which Sprout gave to [[Poppy Pomfrey]], the school matron, since it could be used to remedy [[acne]].<ref name="GF13">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 13 (''Mad-Eye Moody'')</ref>

On the first lesson of the [[1994–1995 school year|school year]], Sprout taught her [[fourth year]] students how to squeeze [[Bubotuber pus|pus]] from [[Bubotuber]]s. By the end of the lesson, each student had collected several pints, which Sprout gave to [[Poppy Pomfrey]], the school matron, since it could be used to remedy [[acne]].<ref name="GF13">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 13 (''Mad-Eye Moody'')</ref>

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At the end of the year [[Cedric Diggory]] was murdered on [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s orders.<ref name="GF32">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 32 (''Flesh, Blood and Bone'')</ref> Sprout spoke with [[Amos Diggory]] and [[Cedric Diggory's mother|his wife]], since she knew their son best as [[Head of Hufflepuff|Head of his House]].<ref name="GF36" /> She attended the [[Memorial Feast to Cedric Diggory|Memorial Feast]] in Cedric's memory<ref name="GF37">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 37 (''The Beginning'')</ref> and believed Harry and Dumbledore's claims that [[Lord Voldemort]] had [[Return of the Dark Lord|returned]].<ref name="OP27">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 27 (''Seen and Unforeseen'')</ref>

At the end of the year [[Cedric Diggory]] was murdered on [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s orders.<ref name="GF32">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 32 (''Flesh, Blood and Bone'')</ref> Sprout spoke with [[Amos Diggory]] and [[Cedric Diggory's mother|his wife]], since she knew their son best as [[Head of Hufflepuff|Head of his House]].<ref name="GF36" /> She attended the [[Memorial Feast to Cedric Diggory|Memorial Feast]] in Cedric's memory<ref name="GF37">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 37 (''The Beginning'')</ref> and believed Harry and Dumbledore's claims that [[Lord Voldemort]] had [[Return of the Dark Lord|returned]].<ref name="OP27">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 27 (''Seen and Unforeseen'')</ref>

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{{Quote|The teachers were of course forbidden from mentioning the interview by Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six, but they found ways to express their feelings about it all the same. ''[For instance,]'' Professor Sprout awarded Gryffindor twenty points when Harry passed her a watering can.|Professor Sprout after Harry's interview in ''[[The Quibbler]]''.|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}

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{{Quote|The teachers were of course forbidden from mentioning the interview by Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six, but they found ways to express their feelings about it all the same. ''[For instance,]'' Professor Sprout awarded Gryffindor twenty points when Harry passed her a watering can.|Professor Sprout after Harry's interview in ''[[The Quibbler]]''|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}

The following [[1995-1996 school year|school year]], [[Dolores Umbridge]] was made [[Professor]]of[[DefenceAgainsttheDark Arts]] by the [[BritishMinistry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] in accordance to the [[Educational Decree Number Twenty-Two]].<ref name="OP15">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 15 (''The Hogwarts High Inquisitor'')</ref> Umbridge was despised by the majority of the staff, including Sprout.<ref name="OP27"/>

The following [[1995-1996 school year|school year]], [[Dolores Umbridge]] was made [[Professor]] of [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] by the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] in accordance to the [[Educational Decree Number Twenty-Two]].<ref name="OP15">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 15 (''The Hogwarts High Inquisitor'')</ref> Umbridge was despised by the majority of the staff, including Sprout.<ref name="OP27" />

The [[Gryffindor]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]-level class was lectured by Professor Sprout on the importance of the examinations during their first [[Herbology]] class.<ref name="OP13">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 13 (''Detention with Dolores'')</ref> Sprout also had the students make a practical exercise which involved using [[dragon dung fertiliser]]. She also set them a long essay for the following lesson.<ref name="OP13" />

The [[Gryffindor]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]-level class was lectured by Professor Sprout on the importance of the examinations during their first [[Herbology]] class.<ref name="OP13">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 13 (''Detention with Dolores'')</ref> Sprout also had the students make a practical exercise which involved using [[dragon dung fertiliser]]. She also set them a long essay for the following lesson.<ref name="OP13" />

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After [[Harry Potter]] took part in an interview for ''[[The Quibbler]]'' about the [[Return of the Dark Lord|events]] at [[Little Hangleton]] the previous [[June]], he was put in detention by [[Dolores Umbridge|Professor Umbridge]].<ref name="OP26">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 29 (''Seen and Unforseen'')</ref> The rest of the teaching staff, however, found the interview an act of bravery on Harry's behalf and, being forbidden of discussing it per the [[Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six]], found other ways to express their feelings; Pomona awarded Harry a large amount of house points for passing her a watering can.<ref name="OP26" />

After [[Harry Potter]] took part in an interview for ''[[The Quibbler]]'' about the [[Return of the Dark Lord|events]] at [[Little Hangleton]] the previous [[June]], he was put in detention by [[Dolores Umbridge|Professor Umbridge]].<ref name="OP26">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 29 (''Seen and Unforseen'')</ref> The rest of the teaching staff, however, found the interview an act of bravery on Harry's behalf and, being forbidden of discussing it per the [[Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six]], found other ways to express their feelings; Pomona awarded Harry a large amount of house points for passing her a watering can.<ref name="OP26" />

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[[File:Sprout_in_the_game,_Order_of_the_Phoenix.JPG|thumb|226px|Pomona Sprout in the [[Hogwarts greenhouses|Herbology Greenhouses]] in [[1995]].]]

The teachers' capability of teaching was examined by Umbridge, as part of her duties as High Inquisitor. [[Sybill Trelawney]], the [[Divination]] [[Professor]], was sacked and almost dragged out of [[Hogwarts Castle|the Castle]] by Umbridge. [[Albus Dumbledore]], finding a loophole in one of the [[Educational Decrees]], allowed the sacked Trelawney to remain occupying her premises on the [[North Tower]]. Trelawney was escorted back to the Castle by Sprout, [[Minerva McGonagall]] and [[Filius Flitwick]].<ref name="OP26" />

The teachers' capability of teaching was examined by Umbridge, as part of her duties as High Inquisitor. [[Sybill Trelawney]], the [[Divination]] [[Professor]], was sacked and almost dragged out of [[Hogwarts Castle|the Castle]] by Umbridge. [[Albus Dumbledore]], finding a loophole in one of the [[Educational Decrees]], allowed the sacked Trelawney to remain occupying her premises on the [[North Tower]]. Trelawney was escorted back to the Castle by Sprout, [[Minerva McGonagall]] and [[Filius Flitwick]].<ref name="OP26" />

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Sprout managed to show Professor Umbridge her teaching capability and avoided being sacked herself.<ref name="OP26" /> She was later relieved to have Umbridge removed from the school and welcomed [[Professor Dumbledore]] back as [[Headmaster]].

Sprout managed to show Professor Umbridge her teaching capability and avoided being sacked herself.<ref name="OP26" /> She was later relieved to have Umbridge removed from the school and welcomed [[Professor Dumbledore]] back as [[Headmaster]].

====1996-1997 and Battle of the Astronomy Tower====

====1996-1997 and Battle of the Astronomy Tower====

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{{Dialogue a-b|Horace Slughorn|… I do thank you for taking the time, Pomona. Most authorities agree that they are at their most efficacious if picked at twilight.|Pomona Sprout|Oh, I quite agree. That enough for you?|Sprout with [[Horace Slughorn]], the new [[Potions master]] at the [[Hogwarts Castle#Greenhouses and Gardens|vegetable patch]].|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}

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{{Dialogue a-b|Horace Slughorn|… I do thank you for taking the time, Pomona. Most authorities agree that they are at their most efficacious if picked at twilight.|Sprout|Oh, I quite agree. That enough for you?|Sprout with [[Horace Slughorn]], the new [[Potions master]] at the [[Hogwarts Castle#Greenhouses and Gardens|vegetable patch]]|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}

While giving out the student timetables on [[2 September]], Professor McGonagall remarked that Sprout was going to be delighted to see [[Neville Longbottom]] back with an [[Outstanding]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] in [[Herbology]] that [[1996-1997 school year|school year]].<ref name="HBP9">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'')</ref> To start off the year, she taught her [[sixth year]]s about various extremely dangerous plants, and permitted them to swear loudly if the [[Venomous Tentacula]] bit them from behind.<ref name="HBP11">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 11 (''Hermione's Helping Hand'')</ref>

While giving out the student timetables on [[2 September]], Professor McGonagall remarked that Sprout was going to be delighted to see [[Neville Longbottom]] back with an [[Outstanding]] [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] in [[Herbology]] that [[1996-1997 school year|school year]].<ref name="HBP9">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'')</ref> To start off the year, she taught her [[sixth year]]s about various extremely dangerous plants, and permitted them to swear loudly if the [[Venomous Tentacula]] bit them from behind.<ref name="HBP11">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 11 (''Hermione's Helping Hand'')</ref>

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In late April of that school year, Sprout helped the new [[Potions master]], [[Horace Slughorn]] picking some potion herbs. She left towards her [[Hogwarts greenhouses|Greenhouses]] after she had collected enough for Slughorn's [[third year]] class, with some to spare.<ref name="HBP22">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 22 (''After the Burial'')</ref> [[Horace Slughorn|Slughorn]] also proceeded to steal some [[Venomous Tentacula leaf|Venomous Tentacula leaves]] while Sprout was not around.<ref name="HBPf22">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' - Chapter 22</ref>

In late April of that school year, Sprout helped the new [[Potions master]], [[Horace Slughorn]] picking some potion herbs. She left towards her [[Hogwarts greenhouses|Greenhouses]] after she had collected enough for Slughorn's [[third year]] class, with some to spare.<ref name="HBP22">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 22 (''After the Burial'')</ref> [[Horace Slughorn|Slughorn]] also proceeded to steal some [[Venomous Tentacula leaf|Venomous Tentacula leaves]] while Sprout was not around.<ref name="HBPf22">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]'' - Chapter 22</ref>

At the end of the year, the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] took place, with the [[Death Eaters]] invading [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] and fighting against the students, [[professor|teachers]], [[Auror]]s and the [[Order of the Phoenix]]. Professor Sprout likely participated, as did [[Minerva McGonagall]], [[Filius Flitwick]] and [[Rubeus Hagrid]].<ref name="HBP28">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 28 (''Flight of the Prince'')</ref>

At the end of the year, the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] took place, with the [[Death Eaters]] invading [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] and fighting against the students, [[professor|teachers]], [[Auror]]s and the [[Order of the Phoenix]]. Professor Sprout likely participated, as did [[Minerva McGonagall]], [[Filius Flitwick]] and [[Rubeus Hagrid]].<ref name="HBP28">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 28 (''Flight of the Prince'')</ref>

{{Quote|Tentacula.Devil'sSnare. AndSnargaluff pods… Yes, I'd like to see the DeathEatersfighting those.|Professor Sprout prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}

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{{Quote|Tentacula. Devil's Snare. And Snargaluff pods… Yes, I'd like to see the Death Eaters fighting those.|Professor Sprout prior to the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}

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[[File:Snape_Great_Hall_Headmaster.jpg|thumb|235px|[[Severus Snape]] in the [[Great Hall]], as [[Headmaster|Headmaster of Hogwarts]].]]

On [[1 August]], [[1997]] the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] was [[Fall of the Ministry of Magic|taken over]] by [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="DH8">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 8 (''The Wedding'')</ref> By the [[1997-1998 school year|next school year]], [[Severus Snape]] was made [[Headmaster|Headmaster of Hogwarts]] while his fellow [[Death Eaters]], [[Alecto Carrow]] and [[Amycus Carrow]] became the [[Muggle Studies]] and [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[professor|teachers]] respectively.<ref name="DH12">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 12 (''Magic Is Might'')</ref> Despite the school now in the grasp of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], or perhaps because of it, Professor Sprout returned to the castle to teach and protect the students.<ref name="DH30">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 30 (''The Sacking of Severus Snape'')</ref>

On [[1 August]], [[1997]] the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] was [[Fall of the Ministry of Magic|taken over]] by [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="DH8">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 8 (''The Wedding'')</ref> By the [[1997-1998 school year|next school year]], [[Severus Snape]] was made [[Headmaster|Headmaster of Hogwarts]] while his fellow [[Death Eaters]], [[Alecto Carrow]] and [[Amycus Carrow]] became the [[Muggle Studies]] and [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] [[professor|teachers]] respectively.<ref name="DH12">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 12 (''Magic Is Might'')</ref> Despite the school now in the grasp of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], or perhaps because of it, Professor Sprout returned to the castle to teach and protect the students.<ref name="DH30">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 30 (''The Sacking of Severus Snape'')</ref>

The Carrows were put in charge of all discipline and punishments, though Sprout and the staff never sent students to them if they could avoid it. She also, with the other [[Head of House|Heads of House]], tried to protect the pupils from Alecto and Amycus.<ref name="DH29">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 29 (''The Lost Diadem'')</ref>

The Carrows were put in charge of all discipline and punishments, though Sprout and the staff never sent students to them if they could avoid it. She also, with the other [[Head of House|Heads of House]], tried to protect the pupils from Alecto and Amycus.<ref name="DH29">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 29 (''The Lost Diadem'')</ref>

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[[File:H.PNG|thumb|left|200px|Pomona Sprout and [[Filius Flitwick]] intervene during the [[ousting of Severus Snape]].]]

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One night, after being woken up by Minerva McGonagall's cat patronous, Professors Sprout, [[Filius Flitwick|Flitwick]] and [[Horace Slughorn|Slughorn]], and, still in their night-clothes, went to find out what she wanted. They found [[Minerva McGonagall]] duelling Snape to the death, and, after being defeated, Snape then ran into a classroom, chased by Flitwick, Sprout and McGonagall, and flew out of the window, escaping them.<ref name="DH30"/>

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Aware that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] would soon attack the castle, Sprout and the other professors set to defend the school and the students.<ref name="DH30"/> Sprout retreated to the greenhouses, collecting various dangerous plants, and, with the help of a dozen of her students (namely [[NevilleLongbottom]]),lobbed[[Mandrake]]s and everything else over the battlements and onto the [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="DH30" /> She took a troop of of-age students up to the [[AstronomyTower]], where they could easily work spells and drop plants such as [[Venomous Tentacula]]s and [[Snargaluff]]s.<ref name="DH30"/>

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[[File:H.PNG|thumb|left|130px|Pomona Sprout and [[FiliusFlitwick]] interveneduring the [[ousting of SeverusSnape]].]]

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One night, after being woken up by Minerva McGonagall's cat patronous, Professors Sprout, [[Filius Flitwick|Flitwick]] and [[Horace Slughorn|Slughorn]], and, still in their night-clothes, went to find out what she wanted. They found [[Minerva McGonagall]] duelling Snape to the death, and, after being defeated, Snape then ran into a classroom, chased by Flitwick, Sprout and McGonagall, and flew out of the window, escaping them.<ref name="DH30" />

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Aware that [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] would soon attack the castle, Sprout and the other professors set to defend the school and the students.<ref name="DH30" /> Sprout retreated to the greenhouses, collecting various dangerous plants, and, with the help of a dozen of her students (namely [[Neville Longbottom]]), lobbed [[Mandrake]]s and everything else over the battlements and onto the [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="DH30" /> She took a troop of of-age students up to the [[Astronomy Tower]], where they could easily work spells and drop plants such as [[Venomous Tentacula]]s and [[Snargaluff]]s.<ref name="DH30" />

During the hour-long break in the Battle, Sprout helped treating wounded fighters in the [[Great Hall]].<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>

During the hour-long break in the Battle, Sprout helped treating wounded fighters in the [[Great Hall]].<ref name="DHpt2">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''</ref>

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Sprout also witnessed the [[Duel in the Great Hall|duel]] between [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] in the [[Great Hall]] and, after Voldemort's spell rebounded on him, Sprout, Flitwick and McGonagall all reached to hug Harry at the same time, while everyone else joined in.<ref name="DH36">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 36 (''The Flaw in the Plan'')</ref>

Sprout also witnessed the [[Duel in the Great Hall|duel]] between [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] in the [[Great Hall]] and, after Voldemort's spell rebounded on him, Sprout, Flitwick and McGonagall all reached to hug Harry at the same time, while everyone else joined in.<ref name="DH36">''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' - Chapter 36 (''The Flaw in the Plan'')</ref>

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A celebration feast was later held, but no one sat in their proper house tables; teachers, parents and students were all jumbled up.<ref name="DH36"/> Sprout sat by [[Filius Flitwick]] and [[Horace Slughorn]], chatting and drinking a cup of tea.<ref name="DHpt2"/>

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A celebration feast was later held, but no one sat in their proper house tables; teachers, parents and students were all jumbled up.<ref name="DH36"/> Sprout sat by [[Filius Flitwick]] and [[Horace Slughorn]], chatting and drinking a cup of tea.<ref name="DHpt2"/>

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===Later life===

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Sproutpresumablyremained teaching at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] as [[Herbology]] [[professor]], though by [[2017]] she had been replaced by [[Neville Longbottom]]. <ref name="Epilogue"/>

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===Laterlife{{c|1998-2014}}===

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Sprout presumably remained teaching at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] as [[Herbology]] [[professor]], though by [[2014]] she had been replaced by [[Neville Longbottom]]. <ref name="Epilogue" />

==Physical description==

==Physical description==

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{{Quote|Professor Sprout was a squat little witch who wore a patched hat over her flyaway hair; there was usually a large amount of earth on her clothes, and her fingernails would have made [[Petunia Dursley|Aunt Petunia]] faint.|A description of Professor Sprout in [[1992]].|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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{{Quote|Professor Sprout was a squat little witch who wore a patched hat over her flyaway hair; there was usually a large amount of earth on her clothes, and her fingernails would have made [[Petunia Dursley|Aunt Petunia]] faint.|A description of Professor Sprout in [[1992]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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Professor Sprout was described as being a squat little witch with short, grey, wavy hair.<ref name="CS6" /> She usually wore a patched and battered hat.<ref name="CS6" /> Her clothes were noted to almost always be covered in dirt and earth, as were her dirty fingernails.<ref name="CS6" /> Sprout also almost always had a smile on her face.<ref name="CS6" />

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Professor Sprout was described as being a squat little witch with short, grey, wavy hair.<ref name="GF12" /> She usually wore a patched and battered hat.<ref name="CS6" /> Her clothes were noted to almost always be covered in dirt and earth, as were her dirty fingernails.<ref name="CS6" /> Sprout also almost always had a smile on her face.<ref name="CS6" />

==Personality and traits==

==Personality and traits==

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[[File:Pomoi.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A cheerful Professor Sprout.]]

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[[File:Pomoi.jpg|thumb|left|120px|A cheerful Professor Sprout.]]

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Professor Sprout was noted to be very cheerful, positive and loyal,<ref name="CS6" /> but was also very professional and just and would chide her students if necessary.<ref name="HBP14" /> Thus, Sprout possessed all of the virtues and aspects belonging to [[Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff House]]. She was kind and nurturing to the students, and surely encouraged [[Neville Longbottom]]'s penchant for [[Herbology]] because he was anxious to show her his [[Mimbulus Mimbletonia]].<ref name="OP10">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 10 (''Luna Lovegood'')</ref> She also seemed horrified when she learnt that [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] had been kidnapped by [[Salazar Slytherin]]'s [[Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk|Basilisk]] and taken into the [[Chamber of Secrets]], clasping her shaking hand over her mouth in shock. Professor Sprout was also very brave always ready to fight for her side. During the Battle of Hogwarts, she didn't question McGonagall's decision to defend Hogwarts, but immediately sought to provide whatever assistance she could, collecting various dangerous plants to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters.<ref name="CS16">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 16 (''The Chamber of Secrets'')</ref>

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Professor Sprout was noted to be very cheerful, positive, and loyal,<ref name="CS6" /> but was also very professional and just and would chide her students if necessary.<ref name="HBP14" /> Thus, Sprout possessed all of the virtues and aspects belonging to [[Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff House]]. She was kind and nurturing to the students, and surely encouraged [[Neville Longbottom]]'s penchant for [[Herbology]] because he was anxious to show her his [[Mimbulus Mimbletonia]].<ref name="OP10">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 10 (''Luna Lovegood'')</ref>

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She also seemed horrified when she learnt that [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] had been kidnapped by [[Salazar Slytherin]]'s [[Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk|Basilisk]] and taken into the [[Chamber of Secrets]], clasping her shaking hand over her mouth in shock. Professor Sprout was also very brave always ready to fight for her side. During the Battle of Hogwarts, she didn't question McGonagall's decision to defend Hogwarts, but immediately sought to provide whatever assistance she could, collecting various dangerous plants to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters.<ref name="CS16">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' - Chapter 16 (''The Chamber of Secrets'')</ref>

==Magical abilities and skills==

==Magical abilities and skills==

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{{Quote|Just been showing Professor Sprout the right way to doctor a Whomping Willow. But I don't want you running away with the idea that I am better at Herbology than she is!|[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] underestimates Professor Sprout's abilities in [[1992]].|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

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{{Quote|Just been showing Professor Sprout the right way to doctor a Whomping Willow. But I don't want you running away with the idea that I am better at Herbology than she is!|[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] underestimates Professor Sprout's abilities in [[1992]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}

*'''[[Herbologist]]''': As the [[professor]] of [[Herbology]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], Professor Sprout was a skilled [[Herbologist]]. Her talents ranged from taking care of harmless plants, such as [[Umbrella Flower]]s<ref name="CS6" /> and [[Puffapod]]s,<ref name="PA8" /> to more dangerous ones, such as [[Whomping Willow]]s,<ref name="CS6" /> [[Mandrake]]s<ref name="CS6" /> and [[Snargaluff]]s.<ref name="HBP14" />

*'''[[Herbologist]]''': As the [[professor]] of [[Herbology]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], Professor Sprout was a skilled [[Herbologist]]. Her talents ranged from taking care of harmless plants, such as [[Umbrella Flower]]s<ref name="CS6" /> and [[Puffapod]]s,<ref name="PA8" /> to more dangerous ones, such as [[Whomping Willow]]s,<ref name="CS6" /> [[Mandrake]]s<ref name="CS6" /> and [[Snargaluff]]s.<ref name="HBP14" />

*'''[[Transfiguration]]''': Professor Sprout has shown the ability to conjure flames. This shows that she had knowledge in transfiguration, as [[Conjuration]] is a branch of that type of magic.

*'''[[Transfiguration]]''': Professor Sprout has shown the ability to conjure flames. This shows that she had knowledge in transfiguration, as [[Conjuration]] is a branch of that type of magic.

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*'''[[Charms]]''': As the Professor of Herbology, Professor Sprout was well versed in [[Herbology]]-related Charms. For instance she mastered the ''[[Fire-Making Spell|Incendio]]'' spell,<ref name="PSpc">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' - PC version</ref> as well as ''[[Incendio Duo]]''<ref name="CSps1">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' - PS1 version</ref> ''[[Lumos Solem]]''<ref name="PSf27"/> and the [[Severing Charm]].<ref name="CSpc">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' - PC version</ref>

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*'''[[Charms]]''': As the Professor of Herbology, Professor Sprout was well versed in [[Herbology]]-related Charms. For instance she mastered the ''[[Fire-Making Spell|Incendio]]'' spell,<ref name="PSpc">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' - PC version</ref> as well as ''[[Incendio Duo]]''<ref name="CSps1">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' - PS1 version</ref> ''[[Lumos Solem]]''<ref name="PSf27"/> and the [[Severing Charm]].<ref name="CSpc">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' - PC version</ref> She was also able to conjure a non-corporeal [[Patronus]] an advanced piece of magic.<ref name="LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4" />

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*'''[[Potioneer]]''': As the [[Herbology]] [[Professor]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], Professor Sprout had a skill in potion making as she was highly familiar and accustomed to the various ingredients required for potion making.<ref name="PS/gbc" /> This fact is exemplified when one considers that she allowed the [[Potions Club]] to gather in her greenhouses.<ref name="HBP/g">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]''</ref>

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*'''[[Potioneer]]''': As the [[Herbology]] [[Professor]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], Professor Sprout had a skill in potion making as she was highly familiar and accustomed to the various ingredients required for potion making.<ref name="PS/gbc" />

*'''[[Duel]]ling''': Professor Sprout also had at least a fair amount of skill in [[duel]]ling since she fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and survived. Also during that battle, she took a troop of students up to the [[Astronomy Tower]], which was noted to be a great place to work spells.<ref name="DH36" /> Alongside co-workers [[Minerva McGonagall]] and [[Filius Flitwick]], Pomona was able to chase powerful wizard [[Severus Snape]] out of Hogwarts.<ref name="DH30" />

*'''[[Duel]]ling''': Professor Sprout also had at least a fair amount of skill in [[duel]]ling since she fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and survived. Also during that battle, she took a troop of students up to the [[Astronomy Tower]], which was noted to be a great place to work spells.<ref name="DH36" /> Alongside co-workers [[Minerva McGonagall]] and [[Filius Flitwick]], Pomona was able to chase powerful wizard [[Severus Snape]] out of Hogwarts.<ref name="DH30" />

==Relationships==

==Relationships==

===Minerva McGonagall===

===Minerva McGonagall===

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The relationship between [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] and Professor Sprout dates back to the [[1940s]], when both attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The two students mantained an excellent relationship, which was kept well into their adulthood.<ref name="pottermore1"/>

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[[File:Pomona_with_Minerva.jpg|thumb|145px|left|Sprout with [[McGonagall]]]]

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When [[Dolores Umbridge]] stood to speak during the [[1995]] [[Welcoming Feast]] after her introduction by [[Albus Dumbledore|Headmaster Dumbledore]], the two professors were both taken aback at this, and even exchange glances of disapproval.<ref name="OP11">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 11 (''The Sorting Hat's New Song'')</ref> [[File:Normal promo neville plant.jpg|thumb|Neville Longbottom]] Furthermore, during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] on [[2 May]], [[1998]], Pomona was shown to have similar traits and the same views on protecting the Castle against [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="DH30" />

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{{Dialogue a-b-c|Filius Flitwick|I suppose you are aware that nothing we do can indefinitely prevent You-Know-Who to enter the school, right? —|Sprout|But we can delay it.|Minerva McGonagall|Thank you, Pomona.|[[Filius Flitwick]], Pomona Sprout and [[Minerva McGonagall]] just before the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}The relationship between [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] and Professor Sprout dates back to the [[1940s]], when both attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The two students mantained an excellent relationship, which was kept well into their adulthood.<ref name="pottermore1" />

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When [[Dolores Umbridge]] stood to speak during the [[1995]] [[Welcoming Feast]] after her introduction by [[Albus Dumbledore|Headmaster Dumbledore]], the two professors were both taken aback at this, and even exchange glances of disapproval.<ref name="OP11">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 11 (''The Sorting Hat's New Song'')</ref> Furthermore, during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] on [[2 May]], [[1998]], Pomona was shown to have similar traits and the same views on protecting the Castle against [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Death Eaters]].<ref name="DH30" />

Pomona was always friendly with [[Neville Longbottom]]; she was quite impressed with his skill in [[Herbology]]. According to [[Alastor Moody]] ([[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.]] in disguise), Sprout told him that Neville had a natural skill for Herbology.<ref name="GF14">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 14 (''The Unforgivable Curses'')</ref>

Pomona was always friendly with [[Neville Longbottom]]; she was quite impressed with his skill in [[Herbology]]. According to [[Alastor Moody]] ([[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.]] in disguise), Sprout told him that Neville had a natural skill for Herbology.<ref name="GF14">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 14 (''The Unforgivable Curses'')</ref>

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In return, Neville always respected Sprout as one of his favourite teachers. In [[1995]], Neville became excited in the prospect of showing her his [[Mimbulus Mimbletonia]].<ref name="OP10" /> Neville helped Sprout to use [[Devil's Snare]], [[Mandrake]]s, [[Venomous Tentacula]], and [[Snargaluff]] pods to attack the [[Death Eaters]] in the last battle.<ref name="DH30" /> Neville eventually succeeded Professor Sprout as the Herbology teacher.<ref name="Epilogue"/>

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In return, Neville always respected Sprout as one of his favourite teachers. In [[1995]], Neville became excited in the prospect of showing her his [[Mimbulus Mimbletonia]].<ref name="OP10" /> Neville helped Sprout to use [[Devil's Snare]], [[Mandrake]]s, [[Venomous Tentacula]], and [[Snargaluff]] pods to attack the [[Death Eaters]] in the last battle.<ref name="DH30" /> Neville eventually succeeded Professor Sprout as the Herbology teacher.<ref name="Epilogue"/>

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[[File:Cedric.jpg|160px|left|thumb|[[Cedric Diggory]].]]

===Cedric Diggory===

===Cedric Diggory===

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Because [[Cedric Diggory]] was a [[Hufflepuff]] student, Professor Sprout knew him well.<ref name="GF36" /> When [[Harry Potter]] became the second [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] champion in [[1994]], he felt that she had became distant with him as she was supporting Cedric.<ref name="GF18" /> When [[Cedric Diggory]] was killed, she spoke to his parents, as she knew him best.<ref name="GF36" />

Because [[Cedric Diggory]] was a [[Hufflepuff]] student, Professor Sprout knew him well.<ref name="GF36" /> When [[Harry Potter]] became the second [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] champion in [[1994]], he felt that she had became distant with him as she was supporting Cedric.<ref name="GF18" /> When [[Cedric Diggory]] was killed, she spoke to his parents, as she knew him best.<ref name="GF36" />

[[File:Harry_Potter_HBP.JPG|thumb|130px|[[Harry Potter]] in his student years.]]

Pomona was usually kind to [[Harry Potter]] (as well as to his friends, [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]).

Pomona was usually kind to [[Harry Potter]] (as well as to his friends, [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]).

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Professor Sprout possibly had a good relationship with the most of Hogwarts staff. Despite her respective relationship with [[Minerva McGonagall]],<ref name="DH30"/> Sprout also respected very much [[Albus Dumbledore]].<ref name="HBP30"/> After the Headmaster's death, Sprout was distraught.<ref name="HBP30"/>

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Professor Sprout possibly had a good relationship with the most of Hogwarts staff. Despite her respective relationship with [[Minerva McGonagall]],<ref name="DH30"/> Sprout also respected very much [[Albus Dumbledore]].<ref name="HBP30"/> After the Headmaster's death, Sprout was distraught.<ref name="HBP30"/>

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She was always friendly with [[Filius Flitwick]], the Head of [[Ravenclaw]] house and [[Charms]] professor. Both Sprout and Flitwick supported [[Albus Dumbledore]] and the [[Order of the Phoenix]], although they were not official members. After the death of Dumbledore, Flitwick and Sprout (along with others) sat and discussed about it and about [[Severus Snape]]'s disloyalty.<ref name="HBP30"/> The next year, they both tried to protect the students from [[Amycus Carrow|Amycus]] and [[Alecto Carrow]] and fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and survived.

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She was always friendly with [[Filius Flitwick]], the Head of [[Ravenclaw]] house and [[Charms]] professor. Both Sprout and Flitwick supported [[Albus Dumbledore]] and the [[Order of the Phoenix]], although they were not official members. After the death of Dumbledore, Flitwick and Sprout (along with others) sat and discussed about it and about [[Severus Snape]]'s disloyalty.<ref name="HBP30"/> The next year, they both tried to protect the students from [[Amycus Carrow|Amycus]] and [[Alecto Carrow]] and fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] and survived.

Sprout also appeared to be friendly with [[Horace Slughorn]], the [[Potions]] Master. In 1997, Sprout helped Slughorn pick some potion herbs. She left towards her Greenhouses after she had collected enough for Slughorn's third year class, with some to spare. Slughorn also proceeded to steal some Venomous Tentacula leaves while Sprout was not around. However, he fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] with Sprout.

Sprout also appeared to be friendly with [[Horace Slughorn]], the [[Potions]] Master. In 1997, Sprout helped Slughorn pick some potion herbs. She left towards her Greenhouses after she had collected enough for Slughorn's third year class, with some to spare. Slughorn also proceeded to steal some Venomous Tentacula leaves while Sprout was not around. However, he fought at the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] with Sprout.

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*Sprout is portrayed by [[Great Britain|British]] actress [[Miriam Margolyes]] in the [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2|Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''.

*Sprout is portrayed by [[Great Britain|British]] actress [[Miriam Margolyes]] in the [[Harry Potter films|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2|Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''.

*The first physical appearance of Professor Sprout in media was in the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|PC/PS1 video game]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''. This was long before any actress had been cast as Sprout, so her appearance was completely different from the later films and games. On the PC version, Sprout appeared as a short, not-really-overweight witch with straight black hair pulled back in a bun, a cheery face and emerald green robes. On the PS1 version, she was featured as a short witch (just a bit taller then the eleven-year old Harry Potter) wearing her red hair in a long plait down her back.

*The first physical appearance of Professor Sprout in media was in the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|PC/PS1 video game]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''. This was long before any actress had been cast as Sprout, so her appearance was completely different from the later films and games. On the PC version, Sprout appeared as a short, not-really-overweight witch with straight black hair pulled back in a bun, a cheery face and emerald green robes. On the PS1 version, she was featured as a short witch (just a bit taller then the eleven-year old Harry Potter) wearing her red hair in a long plait down her back.

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*During most of the first six books, Sprout was the only Head of House whose name was not an [[Wikipedia:Alliteration|alliteration]]. This was changed when Horace Slughorn replaced Severus Snape as Head of Slytherin House in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''. Sheis also the only Head of House (with the exception of Slughorn, who was first introduced in the sixth installment) who has not appeared in all the films.

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*During most of the first six books, Sprout was the only Head of House whose name was not an [[Wikipedia:Alliteration|alliteration]]. This was changed when Horace Slughorn replaced Severus Snape as Head of Slytherin House in ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''. Upuntil the release of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1]]'', she was also the only Head of House (with the exception of Slughorn, who was first introduced in the sixth installment) who had not appeared in all the films.

*In the books Professor Sprout is described as having grey, flyaway hair while in the film versions of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' she is depicted as having short, curly hair.

*In the books Professor Sprout is described as having grey, flyaway hair while in the film versions of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' she is depicted as having short, curly hair.

*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', during the time between the first part and the second part of the Battle, Pomona was seen helping [[Madam Pomfrey]] taking care of some [[students]] near the tables.

*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', during the time between the first part and the second part of the Battle, Pomona was seen helping [[Madam Pomfrey]] taking care of some [[students]] near the tables.

*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', plants are seen attacking [[giant]]s at the beginning of the battle. This could be a part of Professor Sprout's protection.

*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', plants are seen attacking [[giant]]s at the beginning of the battle. This could be a part of Professor Sprout's protection.

*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', when [[Filius Flitwick]], [[Horace Slughorn]] and [[Molly Weasley]] are putting up the shields, a chain of spells can be seen coming from the herbology classroom. This could be Professor Sprout casting the spell to help protect the school quickly as [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] and his Death Eaters are coming to the castle.

*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', when [[Filius Flitwick]], [[Horace Slughorn]] and [[Molly Weasley]] are putting up the shields, a chain of spells can be seen coming from the herbology classroom. This could be Professor Sprout casting the spell to help protect the school quickly as [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] and his Death Eaters are coming to the castle.

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*In early German, Italian and European Portuguese translations of the first book, Professor Sprout was referred to as a male, even though chapter 8 refers to her as a "''dumpy little witch''".

Professor Sprout used to bring the most interesting specimens (some of which dance and talk) from the Herbology greenhouses to decorate Hufflepuff Basement. This was one of the reasons why Hufflepuffs were often very good in her subject.[14]

Sprout, being the HerbologyProfessor, planted a large amount of Devil's Snare in her Chamber, which broke the fall of the one trying to get the Stone but also tried to kill them. The trick was to use fire[18] or sunlight[19] to force the Snare into retreat.

On the first lesson of the school year, Sprout taught her fourth year students how to squeeze pus from Bubotubers. By the end of the lesson, each student had collected several pints, which Sprout gave to Poppy Pomfrey, the school matron, since it could be used to remedy acne.[30]

"The teachers were of course forbidden from mentioning the interview by Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six, but they found ways to express their feelings about it all the same. [For instance,] Professor Sprout awarded Gryffindor twenty points when Harry passed her a watering can."

The GryffindorO.W.L.-level class was lectured by Professor Sprout on the importance of the examinations during their first Herbology class.[40] Sprout also had the students make a practical exercise which involved using dragon dung fertiliser. She also set them a long essay for the following lesson.[40]

Sprout managed to show Professor Umbridge her teaching capability and avoided being sacked herself.[43] She was later relieved to have Umbridge removed from the school and welcomed Professor Dumbledore back as Headmaster.

Not long after, Sprout had her sixth year class harvesting Snargaluff pods. She chided Harry, Ron and Hermione for being slow; as they were still strapping on their protective gear (and talking), while Neville had already harvested his first pod. The trio's first pod bounced free while they were trying to open it, and rebounded off the glass roof of the greenhouse, knocking Professor Sprout's battered hat off.[46]

Sprout attended Dumbledore's funeral and led the Hufflepuffs down to the grounds where the ceremony was held, looking cleaner than she ever had been before; without a single patch on her usually battered hat.[51]

The Carrows were put in charge of all discipline and punishments, though Sprout and the staff never sent students to them if they could avoid it. She also, with the other Heads of House, tried to protect the pupils from Alecto and Amycus.[55]

One night, after being woken up by Minerva McGonagall's cat patronous, Professors Sprout, Flitwick and Slughorn, and, still in their night-clothes, went to find out what she wanted. They found Minerva McGonagall duelling Snape to the death, and, after being defeated, Snape then ran into a classroom, chased by Flitwick, Sprout and McGonagall, and flew out of the window, escaping them.[54]

During the hour-long break in the Battle, Sprout helped treating wounded fighters in the Great Hall.[56]

Sprout also witnessed the duel between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort in the Great Hall and, after Voldemort's spell rebounded on him, Sprout, Flitwick and McGonagall all reached to hug Harry at the same time, while everyone else joined in.[57]

A celebration feast was later held, but no one sat in their proper house tables; teachers, parents and students were all jumbled up.[57] Sprout sat by Filius Flitwick and Horace Slughorn, chatting and drinking a cup of tea.[56]

"Professor Sprout was a squat little witch who wore a patched hat over her flyaway hair; there was usually a large amount of earth on her clothes, and her fingernails would have made Aunt Petunia faint."

Professor Sprout was described as being a squat little witch with short, grey, wavy hair.[8] She usually wore a patched and battered hat.[22] Her clothes were noted to almost always be covered in dirt and earth, as were her dirty fingernails.[22] Sprout also almost always had a smile on her face.[22]

Professor Sprout was noted to be very cheerful, positive, and loyal,[22] but was also very professional and just and would chide her students if necessary.[46] Thus, Sprout possessed all of the virtues and aspects belonging to Hufflepuff House. She was kind and nurturing to the students, and surely encouraged Neville Longbottom's penchant for Herbology because he was anxious to show her his Mimbulus Mimbletonia.[58]

She also seemed horrified when she learnt that Ginny Weasley had been kidnapped by Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk and taken into the Chamber of Secrets, clasping her shaking hand over her mouth in shock. Professor Sprout was also very brave always ready to fight for her side. During the Battle of Hogwarts, she didn't question McGonagall's decision to defend Hogwarts, but immediately sought to provide whatever assistance she could, collecting various dangerous plants to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters.[59]

Professor Sprout possibly had a good relationship with the most of Hogwarts staff. Despite her respective relationship with Minerva McGonagall,[54] Sprout also respected very much Albus Dumbledore.[51] After the Headmaster's death, Sprout was distraught.[51]

Sprout also appeared to be friendly with Horace Slughorn, the Potions Master. In 1997, Sprout helped Slughorn pick some potion herbs. She left towards her Greenhouses after she had collected enough for Slughorn's third year class, with some to spare. Slughorn also proceeded to steal some Venomous Tentacula leaves while Sprout was not around. However, he fought at the Battle of Hogwarts with Sprout.

The first physical appearance of Professor Sprout in media was in the PC/PS1 video game of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This was long before any actress had been cast as Sprout, so her appearance was completely different from the later films and games. On the PC version, Sprout appeared as a short, not-really-overweight witch with straight black hair pulled back in a bun, a cheery face and emerald green robes. On the PS1 version, she was featured as a short witch (just a bit taller then the eleven-year old Harry Potter) wearing her red hair in a long plait down her back.